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Budget-friendly Auxiliary Snare





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Courtesy of Mapex and Sweetwater, beginners and drummers on a budget now have access to an all-steel compact auxiliary snare. This MPX Steel Side Snare from Mapex offers an incredibly bright foundation, highlighted by a tight response with ample projection. Drummers of all stripes and genres can benefit from implementing a side snare that sounds this good within their current kit configuration, for unique accenting, spatial convenience, complex rhythmic patterns, and more. Mapex has styled this steel side snare with a gorgeous chrome finish and matching chrome hardware that will look good in any light. Complete with a Remo UX batter to boot, the MPX Steel Side Snare is ready to rock when you are!





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How about hardware?





The MPX Steel Side Snare boasts 1.3mm triple-flanged hoops that help keep the drum lightweight and offer a more forgiving edge so you can get the most life out of your sticks. Its 6-lug design still offers plenty of potential tuning range for its compact size, while the integrated mounting bracket allows for tactile setup anywhere you need it. The MPX also comes equipped with a fast-acting Armory Series throw off for easy tuning of the shell when the moment calls. For local gigs, jam sessions, and rehearsal rooms, you can count on this side snare to get the job done!





The Mapex MPX Series: sound design within reach





Drumming shouldn’t just be a dream ? make it a reality! Mapex has devised the MPX Series of drums as a means for beginner drummers and players with financial constraints to get their hands on a quality shell. But don’t be fooled by the attractive price! Factoring in quality sound design and hardware engineered to help you sound your best and develop your playing, Mapex’s MPX snare represents an attainable solution for drummers of all backgrounds and playing styles. The MPX Series is a great way to get drumming right away, and Sweetwater couldn’t be happier to welcome it to the family.





Mapex MPX Steel Side Snare Drum Features:


Priced to meet the constraints of any drummer’s budget


Ideal auxiliary snare for higher-pitched accents within your kit


Excellent for small gigs, jams, rehearsals, and personal practice spaces


1mm steel shell provides bright tone, tight response, and fantastic projection


1.3mm triple-flanged hoops are lightweight and go easy on your drumsticks


6-lug design provides an impressive tuning range for its size


Armory Series throw off is quick and allows for easy tuning at a moment’s notice


Included mounting bracket allows for easy integration into your kit


Comes outfitted with a quality Remo UX batter head